MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion to vehicle under body
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general corrosion to vehicle under body
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyre sizes different
o/s door mirror damaged
Advse fuel tank
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise front number plate
Exhaust re-routed and not fouling any parts of the vehicle at time of test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
General corrosion in all arears of vehicle and if excessive force is applied holes may appear but ok at time of test
oil leak on front of engine
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak on front of engine
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery loose.
both front wiper arms worn.
nearside rear bumper loose.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P679 EPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P679 EPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P679 EPY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 January 1997.
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